Designed to perform visible light studies from low intensity spectral studies to daylight. Built in oversampling reduces noise. PASPORT version.
- 1x PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable
- 1x Sensor Handle
Product Summary
The High Sensitivity Light Sensor is designed to perform visible light studies from low intensity spectral studies to daylight. Built-in automatic variable oversampling reduces noise.
Applications
- Spectrophotometry
- Interference and diffraction patterns
- Measure light intensity vs. distance
What's Included
- 1x PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable
- 1x Sensor Handle
Product Specifications
| Sensing Element | Si PIN photodiode |
| Spectral Response | 320 nm to 1100 nm |
| Gain Levels | 10,000x, 100x, 1x, switch selectable |
| Approximate Lux Ranges | 0 to 1, 0 to 100, 0 to 10,000 |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 1000 Hz |
| Resolution (on 0 to 100 scale) |
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Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Dedicated Datalogging with SPARK LXi2
Consider an all-in-one, touchscreen data collection, graphing, and analysis tool for students. Designed for use with wired and wireless sensors, the SPARK LXi2 Datalogger simultaneously accommodates up to five wireless sensors and includes two ports for blue PASPORT sensors. It features an interactive, icon-based user interface within a shock-absorbing case and arrives packaged with SPARKvue, MatchGraph!, and Spectrometry software for interactive data collection and analysis. It can additionally connect via Bluetooth to the following interfaces: AirLink, SPARKlink Air, and 550 Universal Interface.
Product Guides & Articles
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Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the PASPORT High Sensitivity Light Sensor.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Interference and Diffraction
Diffraction and interference patterns are measured for single and double slits by scanning the laser pattern with a light sensor and plotting light intensity versus distance. Differences and similarities between interference and...
Polarization of Light
The plot of light intensity versus angle between two polarizers is fitted to the square of the cosine of the angle, verifying the Law of Malus.
Light Intensity vs. Distance
The relative light intensity versus distance from a point light source is plotted and compared to theory.
Variation of Light Intensity
The purpose of this activity is to compare the variation in intensity of light from different light sources. Students will use a light sensor to record and compare incandescent versus fluorescent light sources, as well as light...
Variation of Light Intensity
Compare the variation in intensity of light from different light sources. Use a light sensor to record and compare incandescent versus fluorescent light sources, as well as light from AC versus DC sources.
Interference and Diffraction of Light
The distances between the central maximum and the diffraction minima for a single slit are measured by scanning the laser pattern with a light sensor and plotting light intensity versus distance. Also, the distance between interference...
Polarization
Laser light is passed through two polarizers. As the second polarizer (the analyzer) is rotated by hand, the relative light intensity is recorded as a function of the angle between the axes of polarization of the two polarizers....
Light Intensity versus Distance
The relative light intensity versus distance from a point light source is plotted. As the Light Sensor is moved by hand, the string attached to the Light Sensor that passes over the Rotary Motion Sensor pulley to a hanging mass...
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
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| PASPORT High Sensitivity Light Sensor Manual | English - 152.82 KB | |
| Knowledge Base | ||
| Replacing connector board for PASPORT type sensors | Aug 29th, 2023 | |
